Accountant

Job Title

Supports all aspects of the general ledger and related reporting. Prepares assigned financial reporting and conducts reconciliation.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform changes to chart of accounts, analyze account balances and perform internal audit on general ledger, making recommendations for corrections and preparing monthly reconciliation as necessary.
• Prepare and post recurring, standard, and monthly journal entries as needed
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and adjust as needed. Accumulate information for completion of month end closing procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of work papers for auditors in areas of responsibility
• Identify and utilize effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills and vehicles to accomplish tasks and clarify information for all internal and external customers.
• Ensure that all communication takes place in a professional manner, reflecting dignity and respect for persons served.
• Perform assigned functions within established guidelines according to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP standards and regulatory requirements for accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Support audit preparation and ensure organizational readiness for audits throughout the year.
• Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Complete ad hoc reports and projects as requested.
• Recommend policy and operational improvements.
• Utilize appropriate software database to accurately and consistently document information as necessary to meet billing/accounting requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of business, accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, audits.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize identified computer software applications to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports
• Oral/written communication skills to clearly and effectively express ideas.
• Ability to promote and participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to use strategic thinking to understand and implement changes in anticipation of events and circumstances
• Ability to plan and organize work activities/processes, use discretion and sound judgment, take initiative and demonstrate flexibility to ensure goals are achieved in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate cooperative attitude and tolerance for stress when confronted with critical situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the accounting field, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
• Experience using automated accounting software, preferably NetSuite.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Be able to lift boxes, etc. not weighing more than 50lbs.